creditor

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In July, talk show host Phil McGraw’s TV network, Merit Street Media, which launched last year, filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors and sued its distribution partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network.

From Los Angeles Times

One of its biggest creditors is Social Security, to which it currently owes $2.7 trillion.

From MarketWatch

One of its biggest creditors is Social Security, to which it currently owes $2.7 trillion.

From MarketWatch

One important addition: Trusts are good for controlling distributions; this can be important if, for example, your daughter was pursued by creditors or lawsuits after your death.

From MarketWatch

Proponents say the state offers a host of other benefits for trusts—including protection of assets from creditors and the ability to last forever—that tip the scales in its favor.

From The Wall Street Journal